Sleep Tight Definition, Sentence Examples
SLEEP TIGHT MEANING – Find out what sleep tight really means. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.
It is frequently said that the expression originated when people slept on rope beds. It would be more comfortable to sleep on if the ropes were tightened. The ties would be released when your house visitor had stayed for too long in the hopes that they would go. In fact, box springs had already replaced rope beds by the time Susan Bradford Eppes first used the phrase in her diary, “Through Some Eventful Years,” in 1866.
Some people think the expression refers to tucking the sheet in securely around you in an effort to keep bed bugs out, and is frequently used alongside “don’t let the bed bugs bite.”
Sleep Tight Meaning:
- an affectionate way to wish someone a restful night’s sleep
- extremely soundly and deeply
- a sweet goodnight message
- Sleep well
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Here are examples of sentences that use sleep tight:
- Go to your bed early and sleep tight!
- I will speak to you tomorrow, goodnight and sleep tight.”.
- Angela: “Mom, I am feeling sleepy.” Mom: “Good night and sleep tight baby!”
- I hope to see you in my dreams. Sleep tight!
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